Planting for dry shade doesn’t have to be so hard!
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Do you have a spot in your garden that’s shady but stays on the dry side? Fear not! You have more options than you might realize for plants that can […]
Perennials That Might Surprise You as Cut Flowers
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If you love the idea of bringing the beauty of outdoor gardens indoors, then you may already grow some of the most popular plants that will make great cut flower […]
Perennials with Pollinator Power
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If you don’t just enjoy having a variety of pollinators in your garden, but actually plant with those pollinators in mind, you’re my kind of people! Creating gardens that nurture […]
Great Perennials That Belong in Your Garden!
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I love perennials because they’re all about “planting it forward,” putting plants in the ground that will pay back bigger and better in seasons to come. Perennials aren’t generally about […]
Principles of Xeriscape 7: Maintenance – with Craig Miller
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Maintaining the landscape is key, even in a xeriscape. Pruning, occasional weeding and pest management, checking watering systems, and adjusting automatic irrigation systems as the seasons change will be needed. […]
Principles of Xeriscape 3 & 4: Turf & Plant Selection – with Craig Miller
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The most controversial and misunderstood of the xeriscape principles is the concept of appropriate turf. Turf grasses have a place in the landscape, even in a xeriscape. We will provide […]
Principles of Xeriscape 1: Design – with Craig Miller
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Xeriscaping offers a way to have beautiful, livable landscapes without excess water use. All good xeriscapes begin with a good design. Learn the basics of xeric yard and garden design […]
The Basics of Xeriscape with Craig Miller
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Xeriscape is not rocks and cactus but a colorful, lower maintenance alternative to water hungry landscapes. Learn the Seven Principles of Xeriscape, and take away some great ideas for retrofitting […]
Need plants to dress up your shade garden? Tagawa’s perennial experts have eight great suggestions!
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Shade gardens can be both beautiful and challenging, so I thought I’d ask some of our perennials staff about the shade-loving plants they recommend to our guests and often grow […]
Thousands of great perennials you didn’t know you need!
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Question: Where can you find thousands of vigorous right-off-the-truck perennials, blooming or about-to-bloom? Answer: Tagawa Gardens, of course! With so many plants, where in the world should I start? How about with one […]